Category: WWE

Jerry “The King” Lawler — The Reason I Still Wrestle Is … (VIDEO)

Those calling for Jerry Lawler to retire shouldn’t hold their breath — because The King says he got into this business to wrestle … not call matches on commentary.

Lawler was interviewed by Bill Apter and said, “I still love to climb in the ring as often as possible because, simply, that’s why I got into this business. I never started in this business thinking about being a commentator or doing announcing in wrestling matches, I got into this business to wrestle.”

He adds, “The commentating thing, about 24 years ago, just kinda fell in my lap.”

King reveals that he’ll be part of the WrestleMania festivities this year and surprisingly says he’s had over 100 matches since his on-air heart attack back in 2012.

Jerry continues, “Being active and doing wrestling and stuff is the best thing for your heart.”

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Vader Sends Out Sad Tweet About His Health

As noted in November, Vader told fans that he had about two years to live due to congestive heart failure. While some of his updates from there on had some promise from other doctor visits, he sent this tweet out yesterday:

Source: WrestlingINC

Emmalina Repackage Nixed After Rehearsals Failed To Impress Backstage Officials

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There were big plans for the Emmalina character … but after multiple rehearsals, producers realized she couldn’t pull off what they were looking to accomplish.

Sources say Emmalina was intended to be a throwback to characters like Sable and The Kat — however, delays were caused after officials felt like she wasn’t committing enough to the role and ultimately they decided to just let Emma be evil again.

Producers are still big fans of the character’s concept though — which is why they held hope it would work out — so it’s always possible that they’ll hold onto it for another female in the future.

In case you missed it, Emmalina returned to RAW Monday night and said her makeover was complete … and she’ll now be undergoing a makeover back to Emma.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Linda McMahon Confirmed To Lead SBA

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2017, file photo, Small Business Administration Administrator-nominee,former wrestling entertainment executive, Linda McMahon testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington,at her confirmation hearing. McMahon is on track to secure Senate confirmation to be the next leader of the Small Business Administration. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed former wrestling entertainment executive Linda McMahon to lead the Small Business Administration.

The vote was 81-19 on Tuesday.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky says McMahon will “prioritize growing jobs over growing government bureaucracy” and calls that a welcome change from Washington.

McMahon served as the chief executive officer at World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. before stepping down to run twice for the Senate in Connecticut. She lost both races despite spending some $100 million.

The two Democrats who defeated her — Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy — backed her nomination to lead the Small Business Administration.

McMahon helped WWE grow from about a dozen employees into an enterprise with more than 800.

Source: MSN News

205 Live Preview 2/14/17

205 live takes place tonight in Anaheim, California.

  • The Brian Kendrick’s interest in Akira Tozawa continues
  • TJ Perkins hopes to put a dent in Neville’s armor

Source: WWE.com

SmackDown Live Preview 2/14/17

SmackDown Live takes place tonight in Anaheim, California, with the fallout from WWE Elinination Chamber.

  • Bray Wyatt to battle John Cena in a WWE Title Rematch tonight
  • Naomi is the new SmackDown Women’s Champion, but for how long?
  • Who will rise out of the Turmoil to challenge American Alpha?
  • Is Baron Corbin destined to become Intercontinental Champion?
  • Will Ziggler’s aggression cost him or give him exactly what he wants?

Source: WWE.com

Heath Slater & The Ascension Robbed In Oakland

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Heath Slater revealed on Twitter that a thief busted windows out of a rental car that he and the Ascension were traveling in. They posted the following on Twitter:

Source: 411Mania

News On John Cena’s Post-WrestleMania 33 Plans

John Cena is currently scheduled to take some more time away from WWE after WrestleMania 33, according to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio. Cena will likely be filming The Pact, which is scheduled to be released on April 20th, 2018.

Source: WrestlingINC

2017 Money In The Bank To Be A SmackDown Live Exclusive PPV Event

WWE has confirmed that the June 18th Money In the Bank pay-per-view will be a SmackDown Live-exclusive event. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am via Ticketmaster. MITB 2017 takes place from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. WWE announced the following on the event:

One of sports-entertainment’s most historic cities will be the site of one of WWE’s greatest traditions when the Scottrade Center in St. Louis hosts SmackDown LIVE’s Money in the Bank 2017 on Sunday, June 18.Tickets for Team Blue’s huge pay-per-view will be available at Ticketmaster.com starting this Friday, Feb. 17, at 10 a.m. CT.

Since the event’s introduction in 2010, Money in the Bank has quickly become one of WWE’s most anticipated cards of the year, thanks to its exciting and eponymous Money in the Bank Ladder Match, the winner of which earns the right to cash in a guaranteed title opportunity against the WWE Champion.

What insanity will take place this year as SmackDown LIVE Superstars throw caution to the wind in the pursuit of championship glory?

Find out for yourself by securing your Money in the Bank tickets as soon as they become available this Friday!

Source: WrestlingINC

The Rumored Andre The Giant Documentary Made Official

“The Eighth Wonder of the World” Andre the Giant is getting his own HBO documentary … and it’ll be produced by 30 for 30 creator Bill Simmons.

WWE announced yesterday that they’re partnering with HBO Sports to produce “ANDRE THE GIANT, a documentary film examining the life and career of one of the most beloved legends in WWE history.”

Simmons will serve as executive producer.

The synopsis for the flick says it will “combine never-before-seen footage and revealing interviews for a comprehensive and intimate portrait of one of WWE’s most beloved, yet largely unknown figures.”

WWE Superstars, sports and entertainment executive, athletes, media, family, friends and associates will all be interviewed for the documentary.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet